Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Science Support Worker to join the team in Central Specimen Reception across the South Tees Pathology department. The post holder will undertake the Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard. You will be released for study to achieve this qualification (location to be confirmed)
The job involves a range of tasks that support the Pathology laboratory in receipting and processing of patient samples so that results can be generated and released to clinicians to aid diagnosis.
"The Pathology departments at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered from all hospital sites. This will require cross site working, with the potential to work at any site as needed."
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the reception/data entry and processing of clinical specimens, these may include a range of swabs, body fluids, and blood samples.
The department operates a 24/7 shift system. While his role will mostly involve working between the hours of 8am and 8pm, there may be occasional requirement for out of hours working, depending on the needs of the service.
We are looking for someone who is able to communicate well with staff in the department and service users as well a plan and use their own time economically and effectively. The successful candidate should have a high degree of motivation for the role. Although knowledge of laboratory areas is desirable, it is not essential.
Most apprenticeship programmes in the UK are government-funded. To qualify for this funding, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years before starting the apprenticeship. This means living in the UK for most of the past three years without significant absences.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
About us
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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
20 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CD-7373469-A
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 5 GCSEs Level A-E or 9-3 (must include Mathematics and English)

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic IT knowledge
• Ability to work effectively individually or as part of a team.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to support service demands.
• Good interpersonal skills

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of a laboratory or other fast paced healthcare setting

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 5 GCSEs Level A-E or 9-3 (must include Mathematics and English)

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic IT knowledge
• Ability to work effectively individually or as part of a team.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to support service demands.
• Good interpersonal skills

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of a laboratory or other fast paced healthcare setting

Skills Required